2015 Annual Report - Rice Health Foundation

Restoring Health ... Restoring Hope
annual report for fiscal year ending december 31, 2015
From the Board Chair
Dear Friends,
2015 was an exciting year for Rice Health
Foundation (RHF) and I am honored to
present this annual report to you.
In August, we launched a $1.5M campaign to
fund the pediatric portion of a new Rice Rehab
Center, which will offer all therapies and
rehabilitation services in one location.
Expected completion is mid-July. In addition
to funding building projects, RHF granted
$1,193,615 for programs and services,
advanced staff training and state-of-the-art
technologies!
is is my ninth and final year of service as a Trustee. It has been an honor to serve a
community that has given me so much over nearly two decades.
I am grateful to the dedicated Staff and Board who have taught me how to serve
effectively. anks to all Trustees, past and present, for working to ensure RHF is run
efficiently and donors' dollars are well spent. Also, thanks for their gis and
leadership in raising funds for the numerous projects, programs and services. I have
met so many wonderful, dedicated people who understand the mission of RHF - “to
support the vitality and quality of care of Rice Memorial Hospital."
I appreciate the many employees who gave generously to impact the lives of so many
in and around our community! I am thankful for the enthusiastic volunteers who
work hard on the annual gala and table setting fair, Foot Lake 4 walk/run, Red Hot
Happy Hour, and help with administrative tasks.
ank you to our friends and donors who give their time and gis. As one donor
said, "It is important that quality health care remains accessible locally because it is
essential for the future strength and success of the region."
I truly believe in the work the Foundation is doing and that is why Chris and I have
decided to leave a portion of our estate to continue the Foundation’s work and leave a
legacy for years to come.
Enjoy reading this report and ank You for your support!
Meet the Board
2015 – 2016
Board of Trustees
Lara Duininck, Chair
Dr. Amy Ellingson, Vice-Chair
Jonathan Kreps, Treasurer
Mick Quinn, Secretary
John Christianson
Roger Gauquie
Dr. Patricia Hoe
Kerry Johnson
Mary Kjolsing
Bradley Schmidt
Mike Schramm, Rice CEO
David Anfinson, Rice Hospital Board Representative
Dr. Michael Gardner, Rice Hospital Board Representative
Dr. Lachlan Smith, Rice Hospital Board Representative
Board Transitions
In 2015, Connie Vanderbill Medin completed nine years of service on the
Rice Health Foundation Board. Her many contributions included serving as
Board Secretary and member of the Finance Committee. Connie previously
provided leadership on the Rice Hospital Board of Directors. We are grateful
for her service, financial support and ongoing commitment to advance
healthcare in the region.
Rice Health Foundation named two new members to the Board in 2015.
Kerry Johnson is Vice President and Business Banking Manager at Wells
Fargo Bank. Mary Kjolsing recently retired as Director of Behavioral Health
at Rice Memorial Hospital. Welcome to the team!
our mission
Through philanthropy, Rice Health Foundation supports
the vitality and quality of care of Rice Memorial Hospital.
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From the Executive Director
ank you for another year of partnership
and support to restore and promote the
health and well-being of residents and
communities of west central Minnesota.
Support of Rice Health Foundation is a
unique opportunity for your finite
charitable dollars to go the furthest
because Rice Memorial Hospital is the
single largest healthcare facility in the area
that touches every point along the socioeconomic spectrum. Rich or poor, young
or old, rural or urban, healthy or ill – a
vibrant hospital, with qualified staff providing expert care with compassion, is
essential for everyone.
2015 was another successful year as we raised funds to make the new Rice
Rehab Center a reality, finalized a 5-year strategic plan, launched a new
planned giving website and strengthened our existing programs.
ese accomplishments would not have been possible without you – our
volunteers, donors, and Rice leaders. I am ever grateful to each of you, to the
Hospital Board, Foundation Trustees and their families, for the leadership
and commitment to the health and wellbeing of the communities we serve.
Financial Summary
Statement of Financial Position
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Current Assets
Other Assets and Investments
TOTAL ASSETS
$ 1,253,806
$ 7,463,735
$ 8,717,541
$ 688,937
$ 7,485,858
$ 8,174,795
Current Liabilities
Net Assets
TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS
$
54,428
$ 8,663,113
$ 8,717,541
$
27,107
$ 8,147,688
$ 8,174,795
2015
2014
$ 1,408,870
$ 368,636
$ 330,911
$
62,078
$ 2,170,495
$ 597,480
$ 272,490
$ 288,111
$ 243,448
$ 1,401,529
$ 1,193,615
$ 237,609
$ 223,847
$ 1,655,071
$ 1,050,413
$ 218,281
$ 207,771
$ 1,476,465
$
$
Statement of Activities
REVENUE
Contributions
Special Events Income
In Kind support*
Investments, dividends, interest
TOTAL REVENUE
EXPENSES
Grant Releases
Management/General Expenses
Fundraising Expenses
TOTAL EXPENSES
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS
515,424
(74,936)
GRANTS - How funds were used in 2015
Total $ 1,193,615
Women & Children
$31,162
Emergency /
Ambulance Services
$98,544
*Rice continues to cover all
administrative and operating
expenses for the Foundation so
that 100% of funds raised are
used for charitable purposes.
Audited financials - copies of
the audit and IRS Form 990 are
available at the Foundation offices.
Behavioral
Health
$328,421
Other
Programs & Service
$75,476
Rice Care Center
$427,961
Hospice
$232,051
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Catch the Vision ... Plan a Gift
“
My wife Marilynn and I are proud of Rice Memorial Hospital and Rice
Health Foundation. We appreciate the outstanding care the Hospital
provides with specialists, as well as family practitioners. This care is not
just for the people in Willmar but for a large area in southwest
Minnesota, all the way to the South Dakota border. Rice Health
Foundation helps provide for Rice Memorial Hospital what regular
funding is not able to do—some "niceties," but also some very
necessary materials for Hospice, mental health, ER, dialysis, etc. This
will be more and more necessary in future years as funding is squeezed
down.
Live a Purposeful Life,
Leave a Meaningful Legacy!
You may have already taken the initiative to create a will, set aside money
for retirement and taken care of family through a life insurance policy.
Consider going one step further by using these tools to deepen your
relationship with us.
Include Rice Health Foundation in your will or living trust.
is is a simple way to offer future support. You can leave a specific asset,
a specific dollar amount or a percentage of the residue of your estate.
I served on the Foundation Board for nine years, including three as
Chair, and I know that the Foundation has outstanding leadership in
Shirley Carter, Jean Raatz, and the Board. They all have a sense of
vision to carry this work into the future for tomorrow's children and
grandchildren.
Name Rice Health Foundation as beneficiary of your retirement account.
is will save any other recipient (other than your spouse) from income or
estate tax that may sometimes consume more than half of your gi.
This is the reason we have included Rice Health Foundation as a
beneficiary in our estate plan. It is important to continue into the future
this Tradition of Caring.”
Leave Rice Health Foundation all or portion of your life insurance.
Oen overlooked as a gi option, this is an easy and flexible way to make
an impact. You can name Rice Health Foundation as beneficiary of your
existing life insurance policy’s death benefit.
Dr. James and Marilynn Tiede
Many people like to leave a gi to charity in their will, because they care
about the causes that are important in their lives. Please contact us for
information to help you determine the best way to support Rice.
Visit our planned giving website:
www.ricehealthfoundation.mylegacygift.org
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Tradition of Caring Award
Rice Visionary Society
We are grateful to those listed below who made the commitment to become
members of the Rice Visionary Society:
Frances and Gordon Anderson*
Viola Anderson *
Anonymous
Lyle & Betty Berglund
Marion Blomquist *
Marlys Bunde *
Hermena Carley *
Duaine Cobb *
Lara and Chris Duininck +
Steven and Barbara Ellingboe
Marvin Englund *
Lulu Erickson *
Christine Foss *
Elizabeth Goedert *
Alvin T. Hans *
Maynard Haroldson *
Ruth Hauck *
Arlys Heinecke *
Orlyn Huse *
Harold L. Johnson*
Merlyn C. Kerstein*
Lawrence and Paulette Massa
Dr. Don and Marlys Mattson *
Dorothy Timm Meili
Lily Ann Moe *
Dennis W. Olson *
Marvin Otto *
Lorraine Patton *
David and Christa Rivers
Harwin Rudeen *
Don Schneider Family
Vivian Sederstrom*
Marjorie Simenstad *
Roger and Kay Strand
Charitable Lead Unitrust
Evelyn Strobbe *
Dr. James and Marilynn Tiede +
Ken and Alix Behm were
recognized with the Tradition
of Caring Award at the annual
Donor Recognition event on
April 23, 2015. ey were
acknowledged for their gis of
support, service and strong,
quiet, leadership.
Ken dedicated six years of
service to the Rice Hospital
Board of Directors, from 1998
to 2003. Alix helped advance
Rice Health Foundation during
her seven years on the
Foundation’s Board of Trustees.
Both were instrumental in
planning the fundraising
campaign to redevelop Rice
Care Center.
Ken and Alix have a mutual love for Willmar and west central Minnesota.
ey feel it is important that Rice Memorial Hospital continues to provide
quality health care services for the region.
PREVIOUS AWARD RECIPIENTS
Jeanette Zimmer *
2014
Dr. Lachlan Smith
2010
Kathy Nedrelow
* Deceased
2013
Margaret Negen
2009
George Couleur
+ New in 2015
2011
Dr. James Tiede
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Spotlight on Supporters
Retired Employee Donors
Bev Schafer and Barb Piasecki were career nurses, and Evy Hatjistilianos was
the Hospice Volunteer Coordinator at Rice Memorial Hospital. All three have
generously supported programs and services at Rice, first as employees, and
now in retirement.
Bev retired in 2007 as the Director of Hemodialysis, aer almost 40 years.
Shortly aer starting at Rice, she was asked to help with dialysis so the second
patient could be added. She saw enormous changes during her four decades.
Changes include transitioning from a selection committee responsible for
deciding which patient could receive dialysis treatment on a single machine
for 14 hours a day, to a technologically advanced 13-station unit capable of
dialyzing each patient in approximately four hours.
Barb retired in 2010 aer 36 years at Rice. In 1974, she began her Rice career
as an Intensive Care nurse. She became a Nursing Supervisor and served in
that capacity for 20 years. Barb also served as the Infection Control Nurse
and worked part-time in the Emergency Room. Although major concerns
about infection control have increased, Barb’s coaching on hand hygiene
(good handwashing) remains unchanged today.
Evy facilitated the work of Hospice volunteers for almost 20 years, until her
retirement in 2012. She had many highlights throughout her career, including
nominating and having one of her volunteers win national recognition as
Volunteer of the Year. She is most proud of her work developing the Canine
Care for the Journey, therapy dog program. is program has brought delight
and unconditional love to patients of all ages and diagnoses, by simply “being
there” in time of need.
ese retirees supported Rice with their talents, as dedicated healthcare
professionals, and with their gis to Rice Health Foundation. eir shared
passion for keeping quality health care in our community has stayed strong
into retirement with their continued financial support.
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Rice Health Foundation is involved in many
patient and staff focused projects. They
are always open and receptive to
suggestions from patients, community and
staff—always with the goal of improving
patient care whether it is equipment or
education. The value of the chosen
projects, with patient care as the main
focus makes it especially appealing to
support as a current or former employee.”
“
Bev Schafer
Rice has always been mindful of the
advances being made in technology and
the services that are important to the
community. The Foundation has been
instrumental in helping to provide these
services, equipment and facilities. That can
be seen with the placement of AEDs
[automatic external defibrillators] in the
community and chest compression devices
in the ambulances, as well as the facility
updates and addition of services at Rice
Care Center."
“
Barb Piasecki
For almost 25 years, I have believed in and
have been financially supportive of the
mission of Rice Hospice. From early on,
the image of Rice Hospice as a “hug with
many arms” has been in my heart – the
team work of patients and families as they
face a terminal illness. My belief in Rice
Hospice was only deepened as the
program cared for both of my parents as
they faced terminal diagnoses and chose to
die with the care of Rice Hospice.”
“
Evy Hatjistilianos
Employee Giving
Grateful Patients
Rice employees are first rate! ey work as a team, both on the front lines and
behind the scenes, to provide the best possible patient experience. In addition
to their dedication to the work they do, employees help provide for the future
of Rice by supporting the Employee Campaign each year.
At Rice Memorial Hospital, exceptional healthcare and compassion go hand
in hand. Our patients express their gratitude for receiving excellent care in a
variety of ways – through their kind words, smiles, letters of thanks and
financial contributions.
2015 marked the final year of a three year Employee Campaign for Rice Care
Center. Employees generously contributed almost $300,000 over three years,
further demonstrating their commitment to quality care.
Many patients and their families contribute financially to benefit Rice
Hospital and show their appreciation. e Grateful Patient Program provides
an opportunity to recognize the care you or a loved one receive. A patient
may honor staff, a physician, an area of care, or a clinical program while
making a tangible, meaningful impact on our ability to continue that care
for others.
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Your Gifts Make a Difference
Behavioral Health Expansion
e Rice Inpatient Behavioral Health expansion project was completed in 2015. is project
increased the number of inpatient beds from eight to twelve, adding much needed capacity to
mental health care in the region.
Rice Health Foundation raised $328,421 for the expansion, from special events, gis and grants.
ese funds were used for enhancing therapy services and increasing suicide prevention measures.
Enhanced therapy services include expanding the exercise facility and remodeling the group
therapy room. e entire unit was upgraded with the latest patient safety measures, including
special sloping door panels and cordless behavioral health beds. e goal was to give patients a
better experience while hospitalized and lower their risk of self-harm.
“It’s a very fine line between creating an environment that’s safe yet comfortable and
home-like. We have achieved that balance.”
Mary Kjolsing, former Director of Behavioral Health Services
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Wellness
Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)
is a cognitive therapy intervention used in many
psychiatric settings to help patients maintain their
mental health and well-being. Rice was able to
implement this program with Behavioral Health
inpatients in 2013, because of the generous support
from Barb and Steve Ellingboe. (Pictured below)
WRAP allows patients to develop their own personal
plan for self-management after discharge. The selfmanagement intervention is proving to reduce
psychiatric symptoms, increase hopefulness and
improve quality of life. The plan helps patients notice
when things are off balance in their lives, coordinate
effective ways to get back to feeling better, and
identify someone who can assist and support them.
WRAP is used in addition to traditional treatments for
mental illness.
Telestroke Services
Approximately 50 patients with stroke-like symptoms have already benefitted
from Telestroke, a new telemedicine service in the Emergency Room. e
technology helps diagnose and treat certain types of strokes with more
precision at Rice Hospital. Implementing the telestroke program was among
the hospital’s care improvement goals for 2015, and with generous support
from the community, it became a reality in March, 2015.
Telestroke uses video conferencing technology to bring specialty stroke
services to Rice. Stroke neurologists, from CentraCare Hospital, evaluate
patients in the Emergency Room through special video conferencing tools.
e patient, the Emergency Room doctor and the consulting neurologist can
communicate in real time, at the bedside.
Stroke neurologists have advanced training in stroke care, and are able to
make diagnostic and treatment recommendations, to ensure the best and
most timely care to patients. Prompt neurological evaluation increases the
possibility that the patient may receive treatment in time to reduce disability
and death resulting from a stroke.
e Emergency Room at Rice Memorial Hospital sees over 100 patients each
year who present with stroke symptoms. With the addition of long-distance
neurology consultation made possible by telemedicine technology, many
more patients are able to remain hospitalized at Rice instead of being
transferred elsewhere. Before the telemedicine program was introduced, most
stroke patients were transferred out of town.
“The goal is to do the right thing for the patient right now and keep the
patient in the community.”
Dr. Ken Flowe, Chief Medical Officer
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Impacting Lives ... Working Together
In 2015, Rice Health Foundation provided $1,193,615 to Rice Memorial Hospital to support a variety of programs and services, as well as continuing
education, advancing technology and capital equipment. This support is possible because of your donations to Rice Health Foundation designated funds
and endowments. Your generosity supports the vitality and quality of care of Rice Memorial Hospital, while improving the health and well-being of the
people in west central Minnesota.
The Rice Health Foundation Endowment was established to provide a stable and consistent source of funds to help meet the changing needs in
healthcare. Grants from the Foundation Endowment and other donor-advised and designated-purpose endowments accounted for more than $211,000 in
support to the Hospital in 2015. Some of the endowment grants awarded are highlighted here.
Certified Nursing Assistant Program
Rice Memorial Hospital and Rice Health
Foundation have partnered with Ridgewater
College and Willmar Public Schools, to fund a
3-credit Nursing Assistant course at Willmar
High School. Students will meet high school
graduation requirements while also receiving
three college credits via the Minnesota PostSecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO)
program. Graduates of the class will be eligible
to take the State of Minnesota exam to become
Certified Nursing Assistants.
Antimicrobial Stewardship
e Department of Health & Human
Services continues to encourage healthcare
facilities to have a viable Antimicrobial
Stewardship Program to combat resistance
and infectious diseases appropriately.
Funding provided advanced education
needed to expand and maintain the
knowledge of antimicrobial stewardship in
the hospital pharmacy for patients at Rice.
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Medical-Surgical Registered
Nurse Certification
Increasingly complex patient care needs are
best met when registered nurses, certified in
specialty practice, provide nursing care. e
Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
credential is the highest standard of practice for
nursing professionals, demonstrating a
commitment to safe, evidence-based, holistic
care which results in desired patient outcomes.
Foundation support was granted for eight
nurses to achieve Certified Medical-Surgical
Registered Nurse credentialing.
Hemodialysis Monitors
e Rice Dialysis Unit provides
onsite hemodialysis to an average of
50 patients per month, with each
patient dialyzing 3 – 4 times every
week. Crit-Line Monitors, purchased
with a Foundation grant, provide
real-time monitoring of each
patient’s status allowing nurses to
provide optimal care, which
improves patient outcomes and
quality of life.
Nurse Preceptor Program
e Preceptor Program is a part of
an extensive nursing orientation at
Rice Memorial Hospital. Once a new
nurse completes basic orientation, he
or she is paired with a trained
Preceptor Nurse who will walk them
through a detailed orientation on the
nursing unit. e Preceptor guides
the new nurse through the first
several weeks of work in a complex
and technical environment. Training
experienced nurses to become
Preceptors is vital to maintaining competent nurses at Rice. Preceptor Nurses
voluntarily train for and fulfill this leadership role in the spirit of promoting the nursing
profession.
Communication Boards
To increase patient engagement and
staff communication, a grant
provided new dry-erase boards in
40 Adult Health Care and Intensive
Care patient rooms. Caregivers
from many departments are
actively involved in each patient’s
plan of care. ey utilize the
communication boards to share
information with patients, families
and staff. ese boards improve
communication between all
members of the multi-disciplinary
care team.
Ambulance Equipment
Every year in the United States, more
than 1.25 million people suffer
cardiac emergencies that result in
death or loss of partial heart
function. In 2015, Willmar
Ambulance Services responded to 46
calls for people in cardiac arrest.
When it comes to heart attacks,
speedy treatment is crucial.
Defibrillators are lifesaving
equipment ambulance crew
members use to transmit cardiac
patients’ data to emergency physicians for assessment while patients are being
transported to the hospital. Grant funds purchased two defibrillators for the Willmar
Ambulance Service. is allows physicians to monitor patients in real time and
determine the appropriate interventions to save lives. Willmar Ambulance Service
covers a 136 mile service area around Willmar, and responds to all cardiac calls
throughout Kandiyohi County.
Emergency and Critical Care
Service Staff Education
Foundation grant dollars were
awarded to provide continuing
online education for all Critical Care
and Emergency Services staff at Rice.
Nurses also attended Emergency
Nurses Association and American
Association of Critical Care Nurses
Conferences. Attendees brought
back knowledge to enhance
processes related to trauma care for
patients of all ages that reflect best
practices and latest research.
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Rice Rehabilitation Center Campaign
Up for the Challenge
Construction of Rice Memorial Hospital’s new Rice Rehabilitation Center began September, 2015.
e new state-of-the-art facility is on Trott Avenue, connected by tunnel to the hospital complex.
e goal of the project is to meet the regional demand for pediatric and adult rehabilitation
services, which has grown steadily at Rice over the past several years. To accommodate the
growth, Rice Rehab expanded its operations several times, and is currently housed in five separate
locations.
Outpatient therapy services began at Rice in 1987, with the introduction of a pilot program for
cardiovascular health and rehabilitation services. Rice Rehabilitation Center opened in 1999 and
has grown to offer a variety of outpatient therapy and rehabilitation services, including
cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation, cancer rehabilitation, certified hand therapy, driving
and wheelchair assessments, ImPACT concussion management, pediatric therapies, swallow
evaluations, and strategic orthopedics for head, neck, and back pain.
Rice Rehabilitation Center at Rice Memorial Hospital offers the best, most comprehensive rehab
therapy services in West Central Minnesota, serving clients from 38 counties in Minnesota. e
majority of patients come from
Kandiyohi, Chippewa, Renville and
Swi counties. Other patients hail from
Big Stone, Pope, Lac qui Parle,
Redwood, Meeker, Stearns, Lyon and
Yellow Medicine counties.
Staff from Rice Rehabilitation Center were
on site to witness the demolition of the Jade
Center building, and to commemorate the
official groundbreaking for the new facility.
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With the ground-breaking
in August 2015, Rice
Health Foundation
launched the “Restoring
health. Restoring hope.”
capital campaign to provide
funding for the brand new
facility. e campaign aims
to raise $1.5 million for the
pediatric wing of the new
Rehabilitation Center.
An anonymous local
couple pledged a $500,000
matching gi toward the
campaign if $500,000 was raised from the community by
November 30, 2015. at challenge was met,
leapfrogging the campaign to the $1 million mark.
With less than $250,000 le to raise, Rice Health
Foundation is sure to reach the $1.5 million campaign
goal by the time the doors open in Summer, 2016.
e new 10,800 square foot Rice Rehabilitation Center
will bring all programs and services under one roof,
providing convenient access for patients, visitors, and
providers. It will include two gyms (one for adults and
one for children), locker rooms, showers, and a 4-person,
variable-depth pool with an adjustable floor for easy
access.
Holiday Festival
Save the Date .....
Rice Health Foundation’s signature event, the Gala Dinner & Auction was a record-breaking success in 2015,
with net proceeds exceeding $300,000 to fund the Pediatric wing of the new Rice Rehabilitation Center.
e Disco Ball theme was complete with dancing to the popular tunes of the late 70s. Guests at the sold out
event enjoyed a gourmet meal, and had the chance to bid on great silent and live auction items and experiences.
e Silent Auction went high tech with mobile bidding.
ree year old Addison Doyle, the cute smiling face behind the “Restoring health. Restoring hope.” campaign attended the
Gala with her parents, Marci and Tom Doyle and grandmothers, Vicki Reishus and Pam Doyle. Marci shared their family’s
story aer Addison was diagnosed with spina bifida. She thanked the therapists at Rice Rehab for their support and
commitment to helping Addison get stronger and improve her daily living skills.
e “Fund a Need” portion of the Live Auction was earmarked to help build an Outdoor erapy Park for the new Rice
Rehabilitation Center. Physical erapists’ Jenny Iverson and Nikki Hjelden shared the need for an outdoor therapy space,
and how outdoor therapy benefits patients of all ages. All gis pledged were matched by the Pierce Family Foundation. With
the Pierce’s matching gi, the total raised was almost $150,000!
We extend our gratitude to the generous individuals and organizations who support this fundraising event every year.
ank you to our many dedicated volunteers, for committing their time, talents, and treasures to create another wonderful
community experience. Find more pictures from the events at www.ricehealthfoundation.org
Special thanks to “Today’s Builders”
major gift sponsors for their leadership and vision.
Anonymous Chappell Central, Inc. Jonathan and Leah Kreps
Ken and Alix Behm Lara and Chris Duininck Pierce Family Foundation
During the Holiday Luncheon and Table Setting Fair on Saturday, table setters,
musicians, vendors, guests, and volunteers joined together, enjoying beautiful
tablescapes, connecting with friends, and starting their holiday shopping.
November 11 & 12, 2016
2015 Event Committee
Committee Support
Sandra Gardner
Data Management
Linda Switzer
Entertainment
Sandy Roelofs,
Rayette Schramm,
Wendy Ulferts
Friends
Dayling Munoz Blanco,
Sue Olson, Barb Ellingboe
Food
Mary Ellen Zachman,
Cathy Bays
Hosting
Barb Swenson,
Karla Tinklenberg
Live Auction
Stacy Donelan, Sandy Schow,
Lori Speer, Sue Olson,
Dana Olson
Publicity
Joy Baker, Brittney Odens,
Cathy Bays
Silent Auction
Lara Duininck, Chloe Quinn,
Jan Cole, Rochelle Orsten,
Amy Ellingson, Ruth Gauquie
Table Settings
Candy Smith, Audrey Nelsen,
Lynn Stier, Heather McCarthy,
Kim Cloutier
Theme & Decorating
Jean Geselius, Judy Treptau,
Dayling Munoz Blanco,
Mary Kjolsing, Petra Huisinga,
Sophia Mera Marin,
Gretchen Otness
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Highlights and Happenings
Willmar elementary teacher, Amanda
Pehrson, relied on Rice Rehabilitation
Center for assistance in recovering from a
stroke at age 31. She shared her
inspirational story with guests at the 2015
Donor Recognition Dinner. Amanda is
pictured here with her husband Erik.
e Cancer Care Fund
continues to grow through
donations, as well as special
fundraising events hosted by
others throughout the
community. Runnings of
Willmar held their annual
Ladies Night Event in October
to help "Give Cancer the Boot!"
e event was a huge success -raising $1000 for local cancer
care! We are very grateful for events that support local cancer services, and
want to especially thank the employees of Runnings, Tri4Evr Running Club
members, Rambow employees, and the Willmar High School volleyball team!
Red Hot Happy Hour, sponsored by Rice
Memorial Hospital and Rice Health
Foundation, is a community event that
celebrates heart health.
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Foot Lake 4 is an event for the
whole family. 713 walkers and
runners participated in June. With
the help of generous sponsors,
over $19,600 was raised to
advance community health and
wellness initiatives.
Volunteers make the difference for Rice
Health Foundation. Between Board
Trustees, special event committee
volunteers, and office support, Rice Health
Foundation volunteers logged over 1,000
hours to support the Foundation’s mission.
Pictured is Caryn Behr working on the
Employee Campaign.
Canine Care for the Journey is a
Rice Hospice pet therapy program which
provides comfort, support and animal
companionship to hospice patients and
their families. erapy dog visits may
reduce loneliness, offer entertainment and
distraction, and are oen a welcome change
from routine. erapy dog training is open to
the general public. Anyone interested in
joining the pet therapy program is encouraged
to contact Rice Hospice at 320.231.4450.
From left to right: Brittney Oden with
Maggie, Happy the Clown, and Joyce
Hoffer with Molly
In Memoriam
Gis given in memory of your loved ones have a positive and continuing impact by providing comfort and enhanced care to patients and families in their times of
greatest need. We are honored that the family and friends of the following people made gis to a Rice Health Foundation fund or endowment in their memory.
Merna Aalderks
Ruth Aalfs
James Aasland
Inez C. Abrahamson
Silda Adams
Marjorie Albin
Delbert A. Allinder
Marlys Alm
Joseph Altrich
Herbert Amundson
Velma Amundson
Jerome A. Anderson
Allen Anderson
Augusto Anderson
Bernice E. Anderson
Boyd Anderson
Elaine Anderson
Gladys Anderson
Kenneth M. Anderson
Linda Anderson
Mable E. Anderson
Marie A. Anderson
Philip J. Anderson
Riley Anderson
Verne D. Anderson
Lorraine Andert
Buck Anspach
Dale Anspach
John E. Arndt
Mary Jane Arner
Audrey A. Arneson
Alice J. Asche
Adeline Ashling
Charles Askegard
Wilber J. Athey
Carl Aus
Leigh Aus
Viola Ausherman
Robert Bagaus
Donavon Baker
Harold H. Baker
John Baker
Vicki L. Baker
Rebecca A. Baker-Coulter
Ole and Helene Bakken
James R. Ballard
LuVerne J. Bangsund
Doris Barksdale
Gerald Barney
Michael Barrile
Evangelin Bass
Jeanette M. Bast
Roland Bauer
Marcela Bauman
Kathy Beavers
Gladys A. Beck
Luella D. Behm
Phyllis Bell
Karin Bender
George Bennett
Chet and Alma Benson
Cody Berg
Delores Berg
Irene L. Berg
Jeff Berg
Margo Berg
Victor R. Berg
Roger Bergeson
Leonard and Myrtle
Berglund
Judy Bergman
Kaye Bergo
Janice Bergquist
Alice Beske
Beatrice E. Beyer
Dagny Beyer
Sherry Bishop
Janet Bjorge
John R. Bjorge
Debra Bjornberg
Patty Blair
James E. Bloch
Steven Bloch
Bernice Block
Wayne Block
Alvin Blom
Tom Blomquist
Linda Boehme
Laura Boesche
Doris Bohn
Dorothy Boike
Etta Boike
Merlin Boike
Margie Bomstad
Elizabeth F. Bonham
Lisa Bonnema-King
Janna Borchardt
Walter Bornhorst
Philip J. Borstad
Norman D. Bosch
Alice Bottcher
Joy I. Bourne
Helen Braband
Stanley Bradley
Mel Brandenberg
Jon C. Bratberg
Carol Brecke
Darrell E. Brecke
Ray Brede
Elta Broers
James A. Brouwer
Robert Brouwer
Ruth Brown
Evelyn A. Bruess
Margaret Bruggers
Orville Brustuen
Linda E. Buckingham
Allen Buckner
Christena Buckner
Glenita M. Buckner
Karen Bueng
Daniel Buerskin
Elizabeth L. Buesing
Dorothy Bulthuis
Dean Burgess
Sheri Buss
Carolyn Cain
Charles Cain
Donald J. Cain
Leo "Dud" Cain
Richard Cain
Nodra Call
Ronald W. Call
Ethel Carlson
Fern J. Carlson
Lucille J. Carlson
Steven Carlson
Paul and Pat Carpenter
Lucille Carter
George Caspers
Ruth Cazer
Vincent Chalupnik
Melvin Chapman
Dolores Christensen
Milo A. Christensen
Arden Christiansen
Barry G. Christianson
Catherine Christie
Kevin L. Clough
Ordell L. Cole
James B. Collier
Ross Collier
Gary Collins
Jay Collins
Lucille V. Corneil
John M. Coughlin
Marie Coulter
Michael Coy
Jim Critchfield
Lexy Croom
Wilton Croonquist
Milford and Dorothy Crosby
Bernard Cruser
Robert S. Crute
Rossie Crute
Leona M. Cruze
Rosemary Dahl
Myrna J. Dahlberg
Eileen G. Dale
Eugene Dallmann
Russell Dandurand
Madelyn Danielson
Craig Davis
Mary C. Davis
Meghan DeBruycker
Carol L. deCathelineau
Hilda DeGroot
Annie DeGrote
Mae DeGrote
Norman Dehne
Rita Deleski
Scott DeLong
Archie DeTienne
Janet Dignon
Lawrence Dilley
Mable Dilley
Walter L. Dilley
Roger Dingman
Renee Dobransky
James Dolen
Morris Doty
Phyllis DuHoux
Cora Duininck
Henry and Cora Duininck
Renee E. Duke
Clara E. Dunlavy
Nathan Dunlop
Helen Dunn
Jim Dvorak
Marian L. Dvorak
Elwin Easton
Jerome Eckhoff
Inez A. Eddy
Gaile Edman
James L. Edman
Scott M. Edman
Howard Edwardson
Odell Edwardson
Carl Ehrenberg
Emmergene Ehrenberg
Agnes Eickhoff
Boniface Eickhoff
Loren Eickhoff
Elmond Ekblad
Jeffrey W. Eklund
Esther M. Ellefson
Peggy Ellingson
Arlene M. Engel
Betty Engelby
Carlos Engelby
H. Robert Engle
Carl W. Engstrom
Vernon Enke
Donald Enstad
Obert Enstad
Tom Enstad
Arvid Erickson
Debra Erickson
Eugene Erickson
Gail V. Erickson
Glorraine Erickson
Janet B. Erickson
Margit O. Erickson
Patricia Erickson
Val Gene Erickson
Clara Erpelding
Rita Escher
Ethelyn Estrin
Gerald H. Fahl
Ginny Faiman
Ralph Fanelli
Harlan Farmen
Catherine Feldman
Lorraine G. Felton
Alice Ferguson
Patricia Fier
Scott Finden
Joyce Finstrom
Donald Fischer
LeRoy Fischer
Clarice V. Fjerkenstad
Clayton Flattum
Dorothy Flattum
Merlyn Flickinger
Donald Flower
Trudy Flowers
Henry W. Fokken
Jay Robert Foley
Kevin J. Foley
Darwin Forkrud
Calvin Forstrom
David Frank
Susie Frank
Phyllis J. Fredlund
Leone Fredrick
Lois Fredrickson
Joe Freese
George Fuchs
Jeanette Fuchs
Cindy Fugleberg
Kelly S. Fuhrman
Michelle Hofteig Furnstahl
William Gades
Roger Gafkjen
Earl Garberich
Betty Ann Gardner
Raymond J. Gardner
Daniel J. Geheren
Mary K. Geihl
Kenneth Geislinger
Cameron Genskow
Edna Georgius
Virgil Gerber
Arlene Gerdes
Gerald R. Giese
Joe Gieselman
Florence E. Gilbertson
Francis Gillis
Charlotte E. Gilsrud
Wanda Gjerde
Stanley Glimsdal
Bernice Gloege
William Gmiterko
Donna M. Gode
Thomas Goeman
Larry Goldbeck
Ray Golden
Jim Gosson
Dean W. Govig
Barbara Lee Graham
Eric Grahn
William D. Grant
Maxine Gravley
George Green
Helmer Grinager
Vivian Grinager
Sheryl Grindy
Gerald Groen
LaDonna Groen
Gordon Gronli
Geraldine M. Groothuis
Marjorie Groothuis
Eldon Grosse
Paul Grothe
Mildred Grove
Wilhelmine Grove
Michael Grund
Rena Grussing
Mildred Gullickson
Donna M. Gustafson
Duane Gustafson
Lowell Gustafson
Robert L. Gustafson
Jean Gutzwiller
Harlan Haakenson
Betty L. Haats
Muriel Haats
Donald Haen
Delores A. Hagemeyer
David G. Hagen
Rosemary Haines
Corrine Hallaway
Robert E. Halls
James A. Halsey
John Halvorson
Ruby L. Halvorson
Blaine Hamann
Dale W. Hamann
Elfrieda Hamann
Lois Hamann
Juliet E. Hamm
Verna M. Hanlon
Arlene Hanly
Lyla Hansen
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Front row: Sheila
Scarrella, Helen Olson
(Mom); Back row: Jim
Olson, Doug Olson,
Michelle Fostervold,
Bruce Olson.
“
Hospice provided many services with compassion and care for our
mother, Helen, as she went through the stages of her illness until her
journey to heaven. Helen had been under Hospice care for 10 months
when she was 'kicked out' because her health had improved. When her
health declined, she was 'welcomed back' by her original Hospice team
for her remaining three weeks. Mom's team consisted of her nurse, who
provided the best medical care while holding her hand and giving her a
smile; her social worker provided support to Mom and her family; her
musical therapist gave spiritual comfort through her music and stories;
her physical therapist massaged her tired and achy body; her volunteers
were with her when family caregivers couldn't be; and the 24 hour phone
service was available when family had care questions in the middle of the
night. We couldn't have cared for Mom in her home without the Hospice
team. We are eternally grateful for Rice Hospice!”
Sheila Scarrella
Carol Hanson
Clayton Hanson
Clifford Hanson
Dallas Hanson
Derald Hanson
Doris Hanson
Duby Hanson
Lizzie Hanson
Reuben Hanson
Rodney L. Hanson
Virginia Hanson
Lilas Harbarth
Dale W. Hardy
Helen Hargrave
Keiran Harguth
Marie Harguth
Wayne Harguth
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Lawrence Harms
Glen W. Haroldson
Keith Harris
Fotini Hatjistilianos
Spiro Hatjistilianos
Arnold Haugen
Doris M. Haugen
Hawes Family
Susan Hawes
Helen L. Hawkinson
Catherine A. Hay
James Hayes
David Hebrink
Marjorie A. Hebrink
Gayle Hedge
Suzanne Hedtke
Bertha M. Hegreberg
Royal Heinrich
Bernetta Heitkamp
Robert W. Heitke
Carol Helsper
Scott Hempel
Doug Hendrickson
William and Anna
Henkelman
Ursula Hennen
Bob Henry
Margaret Hering
Irene Hertling
Ralph Herz
Michael Hess
Harvey Hilden
Lorraine Himango
Marvin Himango
Lyle E. Himley
Marion Himley
Dorothy Hislop
Ralph Hixon
Verdna A. Hjelle
Harvey Hoffman
Richard C. Hoglund
Leslie Hoiseth
John Holland
Lowell L. Holm
Donnabelle Holmin
Diane Holum
Beatrice Homan
Theresa Honebrink
Katy Horton
Darlyne Houdek
Richard J. Houdek
Alice Howland
Vernon Huebsch
Jim Hufford
Gene Hughes
Helen Hughes
Alice Huisinga
Masil Hulse
Lowell Hultgren
Fred Hunt
Yvonne Hunter
Myron Hustad
Katherine Hutchison
Gene Huth
Bert Hyatt
Helmer Ike
Jim Illies
Kenny & Emma Ims
Berdelle Ingeman
Janice I. Iverson
Mary K. Iverson
Rosemary Iverson
Theresa Iverson
Duane Jacobson
LeRoy Jacobson
Boyd Jaeger
Donald Jaeger
Lester Jakel
Harold and Lorene Janke
Leona Janke
Mildred Janke
Richard Janke
James Jaspersen
Kenneth L. Jensen
Mary Jensen
Connie Jerabek
Jerry Jerdee
Cynthia Jerve
Harland Jeseritz
Avryl H. Johnson
Bill Johnson
David Johnson
David C. Johnson
Deann K. Johnson
Eleanor Johnson
Gary Johnson
Hazel D. Johnson
James Johnson
LaDonna Johnson
Marlys E. Johnson
Martha M. Johnson
Paul D. Johnson
Phemie Johnson
Richard G. Johnson
Roy Johnson
Russell D. Johnson
Susie J. Johnson
Wayne R. Johnson
Charles W. Jones
Norman R. Jones
Einar Jorgensen
Esther Jorgenson
Raymond Jorgenson
Della Just
James Kaercher
Marlene Kakaliouras
Lila M. Kallevig
Antonia Karels
Margaret Karels
Richard Kashmark
Deanne Kavanagh
Bruce L. Kehrer-Schneider
Kenny Kellen
Dale Keller
John L. Kelly
Marlene Kennedy
Dennis Kensok
Kevin Kensok
Myrna Kerstein
Clarence F. Ketterling
William S. Kidd
Harlan Kienitz
Mildred C. Kienitz
John Kiernat
Galen Kimpling
Charles & Beulah Kitchell
Viola Kittelson
Ardell Kjersten
Eleanor M. Klaassen
David Klages
LilyMae Kleene
Leann M. Klein
Nicholas Kleinhuizen
Orville Klemenhagen
Clarence Klenke
Onalee A. Kleven
Eva L. Kloempken
Alvin Kluver
Wallace Kluver
Darlene S. Knutson
Mildred Knutson
Art Kochis
Elaine Koenen
Harold Koenen
Marvin Koenen
Elizabeth Kohls
John Kojetin
Erling Kolke
Agnes Konieczny
Albert Konieczny
Marlys Koosmann
Curtis Kostad
David Kostad
Elnore E. Kostad
Spencer Kostad
Denise Kostka
Leona Kotten
Isabel M. Kraemer
Leone M. Kragenbring
Ken Krattenmaker
Charles Krause
Helen Kray
Marvin and Jean Krenz
Dorothy Krogsrud
Kathryn R. Krogsrud
Milton Krogsrud
Adolph W. Kroona
Florence Kruse
Harley Kruse
Janet Kujawa
Jeanette Kurtzbein
Eloise J. Kvam
Ivan Kvam
John Kveene
Elizabeth A. Lackore
Dr. Leonard K. Lackore
John Ladner
Steven C. Ladner
Arlene Lafrentz
Alex Lamb
George T. Lampher
Orvis Lang
Rhoda C. Lang
JoAnn Lange
Jean C. Langmo
Alice M. Larson
Bertha Larson
Betty M. Larson
Beulah Larson
Florence Larson
Gwendolyn H. Larson
Johnny H. Larson
LeRoy D. Larson
Loretta J. Larson
Milton B. Larson
Owen E. Larson
Ann Larsson
Martha J. Latham
Henry Law
Myrtle L. Lawler
Mary Lawrence
Maynard A. Lawrence
Dan Layeux
Diane LeDuc
Arthur L. Lee
Nancy Lee
Robert (Bob) E. Lee
Tim Lee
Tracy Leenerts
Donna M. Lehman
Marvin Lensing
Roy Lenzen
Roger Lesteberg
Dorothy E. Lindblad
Jason Linden
Douglas Lindner
Colleen Lindstrom
Richard Lindstrom
Richard A. Lippert
Tracey Lippert
Elloid Lobbins
Donna Lorenz
Imogene Lothert
Walter Lottman
Judy Louck
Kenneth L. Lovander
Ardell E. Loven
Roland J. Luepke
Selma Lund
Beulah M. Lundberg
Eldon Lursen
Mayme Lynch
Palmer & Della Lynne
Mike Macziewski
Michael J. Madden
Cathy Madson
Dellas Magedanz
Eilene K. Magnuson
Richard Magnuson
Lyle Mahn
Marvin Mahn
Myrtle E. Mahn
Sylvia Maier
Patrick W. Maiers
Selma Malecek
Mary Malmgren
Edwin Mamer
Darrel Mann
Elaine Marcus
Duane Markus
Myron Martin
Irene D. Mason
Harvey Mattson
Yvonne Maule
Gladys Maus
Jean Maus
Julius Mayer
Veronica Mayer
Richard T. McGinty
Ronald McLouth
Lillian Meder
Ann & Louie Melhouse
Clair E. Mertens
Charles W. Messenbrink
William J. Metzen
Alan W. Meyer
Glenn C. Mielke
Marcia Mielke
Ruby Mikelson
Lucille Mikkelson
Bruce D. Miller
Gladys Miller
Harriet Miller
Jeanne H. Miller
Phyllis J. Miller
Cynthia Minter
Don Mitteness
Allen Moe
Marvis Moe
Vivian L. Molden
Gary L. Monson
Laurie Monson
Milton M. Monson
Peter H. Monson
Wayne Monson
June Mork
Laverna Morken
Donald Morrill
Ruth Mossberg
Philip Mueller
Vivian Mueller
Arline Mulder
Clara Mae Mulder
Delmar Mulder
LuVern Mulenburg
Melvin Munsterman
Floyd O. Myhre
Gerhard Nack
Amy Narvestad
Mason Nash
Tahib Nash
Marlus Neal
Betty Nelson
Carol V. Nelson
Leland W. Nelson
Leola Nelson
Rev. Lloyd A. Nelson
Roger E. Nelson
Ronald Nelson
Stanton T. Nelson
Judy Nephew
Harlen Nepsund
Alitrice Neraasen
Floyd and Lena Nerdahl
Duane Nichols
Belinda Nicholson
Zona Niece
Alma Nielsen
Marinus Nielsen
Robert R. Nieuwendorp
Herman A. Noethe
Steven Nokleby
Carroll Norby
Marvin Nordang
Richard S. Nordmeyer
Eldon A. Nordstrom
Carolyn Norling
Dorothy Norsten
Gordon Norum
Burton L. Nypen
Eddy Nystrom
Linda Okland
Nora Olafson
Paul T. Olberding
Alice M. Olsen
Beverly Olsen
Bradley Olsen
June Olson Lobitz
Delmer C. Olson
Helen E. Olson
Jeanette Olson
Judy A. Olson
Lloyd A. Olson
Rosella Olson
Wallace Olson
Gary Oman
Bill Osborne
Karen A. Osteraas
DuWayne E. Otterness
Jacqueline A. Paradis
Melvin E. Paradis
Devona Parlee
Katelyn Pauling
Darrell Paulson
Dennis Paulson
Steven Paulson
Jeanette Pearson
Cindy L. Pedersen
Janice Pederson
Milford Pederson
Pearl Pederson
Irene Perkins
Marvin Perkins
Mary Lou Perry
David B. Peterman
Eldon A. Peterson
Irene J. Peterson
Joyce Peterson
Kathleen L. Peterson
Lois J. Peterson
Marvin M. Peterson
Paul J. Peterson
Sandy Peterson
Robert K. Petrich
Beatrice H. Phinney
Ben Piasecki
Lawrence Pillatzki
Katie Pitt
Wendell Plumhoff
Charlene Podratz
Regina Polman
Eileen Porter-Brede
D.J. Potter
Danny Potter
Olga Prestholdt
Lorraine Putzke
Wilhelmina Rabine
Kenneth O. Rachie
Rolland H. Radunz
Richard Railson
Ronald R. Rand
Herman Rausch
Wayne Read
Alayne Ree
Carol Ree
Hilborg Ree
Kathleen Reinhart
Edward Reinholt
Carol Reinke
David Reinke
Gladys Reinke
Louise Reins
Royce Remund
Betsy L. Rennecke
Lester Rethwill
Ray Retrum
Herbert H. Rhoda
Lloyd Rhoda
Steve Rhoda
John L. Rice
Erna Rieger
Dorothy Rieke
Lucy Rieth
Harlan E. Riggle
Wayne Ripley
Genevieve Robbins
Elsie H. Roder
Albertha Roelofs
Lillian Roelofs
Esther Rohner
Jeff Roitenberg
Evelyn Rolla
Virgil Ronholdt
Marsha Rooda
Michael Rooney
Lillian Rose
Clarence Rosen
Harold Rosendahl
James Rowberg
Delores Rubis
Agnes E. Rud
Leslie M. Rud
Karen Rudningen
John G. Ryks
Dr. Gulshan Sahni
Julie Salisbury
Alice A. Sandbo
Carol J. Sandin
Verna M. Sandven
Richard D. Saue
Jeanette Saunders
Gordon Savoie
Loren Schake
Cleo Schaller
Raymond Scheffler
Myra O. Scheltens
Gladys Schennum
Donald Schieck
Wilma Schilling
Matthew Schlaak
LuAnn Schlagel
Thomas Schlagel
Pearl Schliep
Herbert Schloendorf
Goldie Schmidt
Marietta Schmidt
Annette K. Schmiedeker
Lorraine Schnaser
Alma Schneider
Joseph Schneider
Mark Schneider
Walter Schneider
Anthony L. Schnitzler
Lou Ella Schroeder
Lydia Schroeder
Adeline Schroer
Ruth Schuelein
Tami Schulenberg
Ida Schuller
Dennis Schultz
William P. Schultz
Albin Schulz
Jeanette Schulz
Esther Schutz
Rosella E. Schwartz
Francis Schweitzer
Harold Schwindt
Sylvia Scott
John R. Sebey
Clinton E. Sebring
George M. Serbus
Joe Serbus
Lydia Serbus
Lois C. Seybert
Ralph D. Seybert
Janice Sheldon
Myrtle Sherod
Rodney Sherva
Lawrence E. Shreffler
Mavis Shuck
Anita Shumski
Margaret Jo Sigdahl
Neola Simenson
Bob and Hazel Simmonds
Eileen Simonsen
Delores E. Sitter
Wayne V. Skaggs
Leona M. Skogrand
Gale Skold
Vickie Skoog
Mildred Skurdahl
Mary Lu Sletten
Wayne and Marida Slinden
Clair Smith
Dorothy M. Smith
Gloria Smith
Lowell G. Smith
Marilyn V. Smith
Phillip Sommers
Marian J. Sondag
George Sportel
Karen St. Claire
Marilyn Staples
Sevrin Steen
Gale Steenson
Adeline Steffens
Victor V. Steinbach
Dorothy Steinbeisser
Bodo Steinke
Dorothy Stelzig
Stelva Steman
Jeanne Stienessen
Mike Stienessen
Robert Stienessen
Maxine Stieren
Harry A. Stock
Rodney Stoehr
Bev Stratmoen
Oscar Streed
Herbert E. Streich
Martin Strobel
Gordon W. Strom
Jeannette Strom
Lilly Strom
LuAnn Strommer
Helen R. Stueland
Elizabeth Styribicky
Mary Suchanek
Lorna Suckow
William Suckow
Angeline Sukke
June Swanson
Marlene L. Swanson
Alan Swennes
Florence Swensen
Birdie L. Swenson
Harriette L. Swenson
Laura J. Swenson
Sharon Swenson
Victoria M. Swenson
Elsie Swigerd
Jack Swigerd
Rick Swigerd
Noel D. Tedrow
Arlan V. Tengwall
Dorothy L. Tengwall
Elroy Tengwall
Alvan Tenny
Reynaur Thayer
Rita Thayer
Virgil Thielke
Philip Thissen
Arlene E. Thompson
Charlotte Thompson
Donald E. Thompson
Elaine Thompson
John T. Thompson
Priscilla Thompson
Wesley J. Thompson
Mildred C. Thorpe
Elsie Thorson
Maynard Thorson
Marshall Thorstad
Corinne Tiegs
Jerry Tilden
Shirley Tisdell
Florella Tollefson
Darwin Tompt
Donovan A. Torbenson
Kermit Torgerson
Judith A. Toth
John Tradup
Krystal Traynham Simpson
Carol Trost
Margaret Tuininga
Mary Turnquist
Ronald D. Ueland
Betty Ulferts
Harriet Ulferts
Justin Ulferts
Walter Ulferts
Charles D. Ulrich
John O. Vaala
Albertha Van Eps
Anna Van Zee
Jerome H. Varpness
Cherylann Veen
Beatrice Velde
Veterans American Legion
Post 258
Jay Villella
Joe Villella
Ralph Villella
Steven Villella
David Visser
Lennie Vogelpohl
Joan Voorhees
Vern Vosberg
LeAnn Wadsworth
Virgil Waller
Norma Walquist
Nicholas M. Walrath
Anne Walsh
Erma Walsh
Henry M. Walsh
Joe Walsh
Steven Walter
Connie L. Wanner
Gladys Watkins
Craig Watson
Karen Watson
Clair Webb
Darin Webb
Thelma & Woodrow Webb
Peter Weber
Tom Weber
Darlene Weinbrenner
Jeanette Weis
Cheri A. Weismantel
Tim O. Welch
Paul Wells
Marcy Wensman
Margaret Wersinger
Marian Westbrook
Inora Westheim
Helen D. Wilkening
Donald L. Williams
Esther A. Williams
Lois Williams
Ruth Williamson
Kenneth W. Wilson
Eunice M. Wilts
Ruth Winland
Warren Witte
Donna Wold
Larry Woltjer
LaVern E. Woltjer
Hildegard Wood
Lucille M. Worden
Joseph and Lily Wrobleski
Norma Wrobleski
Ida W. Wubben
Donald B. Zahler
Betty Zempel
Vernon Zempel
Bessie Zetah
Donald L. Ziemer
Jason Zimmer
Delmar Zimmerman
Virgean Ziska
Emma Zuidema
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Thank You to Our Donors
ank you! e Board of Trustees gratefully acknowledges all gis to the Rice Health Foundation. is list represents all donors who have made gis totaling $100
or more January 1 – December 31, 2015. Charitable gis ensure the highest quality health care for people of west central Minnesota. Gis are oen given with
designations for specific programs and services, and these designations have been honored. Every effort is made to ensure that donors are properly recognized. We
apologize for any errors or omissions and ask that you notify us right away to ensure corrections are made. Bold names indicate permanent Tradition of Caring
members, donors who have given $5,000 or more during their lifetime.
$50,000 and above
Anonymous
Ken and Alix Behm
Otto Bremer Trust
Pierce Family Foundation
Harvey and Delores Pierce
$10,000 - $49,999
Anonymous
Chappell Central, Inc
Lara and Chris Duininck
Dr. Patricia M. Hoeft
Jonathan and Leah Kreps
Marcus Construction
Craig and Mary Lynn Meyer
Minnesota / Wisconsin Playground
Charles and Sharon Olson
Beverly A. Schafer
Lachlan and Kathryn Smith
Dr. and Mrs. Roger W. Strand
C. Suzanne Torgerson
Wells Fargo Foundation
$5,000 - $9,999
Anfinson, Thompson, & Co.
Harris and Connie Duininck
Steven and Barbara Ellingboe
Family Practice Medical Center
Drs. Kenneth and Anita Flowe
Roger and Ruth Gauquie
Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Gunderson
Jan Hazen
Heritage Bank N.A.
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Jennie-O Turkey Store
Scott and Kerry Johnson
Lakeland Broadcasting Co.
Lyle and Bonnie Lange
Medica
Medline Industries, Inc.
Steven and Kathleen Nedrelow
C. Howard Peterson (JABRE)
Thomas B. Torgerson
Charitable Trust
$2,500 - $4,999
Affiliated Community Medical
Centers
American Family Mutual
Insurance Company
Philip and Teri Beyer
June and Roger Boie
Robert and Patricia Dols
Dough Management, Inc.
Duininck, Inc.
Eagles Auxiliary #2334
Dr. Amy and Jim Ellingson
Andrea and Peter Etterman
Bill and Anne Fenske
J.D. Kreps Financial Group, Inc.
Janning Ear, Nose & Throat
Center, LLC
JE Dunn Construction
David O. Johnson
Johnson, Moody, Schmidt &
Kleinhuizen PA/Attorneys at Law
Tom and Lynn Johnson
Mary Kjolsing
Dr. KerriAnn Mahon
Sue and Chris Olson
Jeff and Cheryl Plathe
Rice Memorial Hospital
Medical Staff
Michael and Rayette Schramm
Jamie and Jugna Swenson
Taatjes Financial Group
Joe and Wendy Ulferts
Dr. Charles and Holly Ulrich
Eric and Alice Weiberg
West Central Steel, Inc.
Willmar Electric Service, Inc.
Mary Ellen Zachman
$1,000 - $2,499
5 Star Walt's LLC
Dr. Douglas W. Allen
Gene and Carnie Allex
Jerome A. Anderson Estate
Anderson Larson Saunders
& Klaassen, P.L.L.P.
Catherine and Ed Anderson
Dr. Kristel and Roque Arcilla
Louie and Laurie Austvold
Joy and Ross Baker
Bergh's Fabricating, Inc.
Bethany Reformed Church
Carley Braband
Bremer Bank
Bremer Wealth Management
Sharon and Roger Broman
Jonathan Burkholder
Andrea L. Carruthers
Shirley and Joel Carter
CentraCare Heart & Vascular Center
Century 21 Kandi Realty, Ltd.
Margaurite Chesley
John and Anne Christianson
Janet and Donald Cole
Community Charities of Minnesota
Tom and Karen Corneil
Roxanne and Kevin Covert
Jeannine and Richard Dahl
Kathy and Randy Dillon
Jeremy and Shana Duininck
Joyce Elkjer
Dale and Jonette Engan
Beverly and Russel Engleson
Mike and Connie Erickson
Fladeboe Auctions
The Floor to Ceiling Store
Dr. Michael and Sandra Gardner
Gary and Nancy Geiger
Walter and Raeanna Gislason
Nathan and Kodi Goracke
Granite Falls Bank
Kryss Grant
Sheryl Grindy
Diane Hagedorn
Joel and Cathy Halbritter
Jacqueline Hardy
The Hays Group, Inc.
Heartland Orthopedic Specialists
Hedge & Herberg, Inc.
Janelle and Paul Higdem
Jackie and Jeremy Hinderks
Dr. and Mrs. Michael J. Hodapp
Home State Bank
Drs. Frederick Hund and Kathryn Nelson
Cathleen and Gilbert Idso
Bold names indicate Tradition of Caring Members.
Linda A. Jackson, D.D.S.
Kandi Entertainment Center
Dan and Jeanne Koosman
Joan and Richard Kuhn
Lake Region Bank, Willmar
Weldon E. Larson
Dr. Jennifer Lee-Pentz and Mr. Erik Pentz
Glenn and Tori Leitch
Scott and Trisha Lindrud
Dr. Maria and Gregory Loerzel
Gudrun and Loren Luschen
William and Brianna Madsen
Marsh USA Inc.
Lawrence and Paulette Massa
Jan and Richard Maxfield
Mary McCaulley
Dr. Stephen and Connie VanDerBill Medin
Dr. James J. Michels and
Mrs. Colleen Thompson Michels
Minnesota Pathologists Chartered
Keith and Kammy Nelson
New London Garden Club
Jada and Scott Norling
Northern Factory Sales, Inc
Northern States Supply
Jeff and Kris Nuytten
The Oaks at Eagle Creek
Jeffry and Pat Olson
Jon and Michelle Olson
Matt and Dana Olson
Ron Olson
John and Pat O'Neill
Robert and Rochelle Orsten
Ortonville United Appeal
Gretchen Otness
Sally Otterness
Marvin Otto Estate
Dr. Brian and Heidi Paulson
Bradley Pederson and Kelly O'Farrell
Perkins + Will
Dr. Eric and Rebecca Peterson
Barb Piasecki
Mary Beth and Jeff Potter
Dr. John and Kathleen Powers
Prairie's Edge Casino Resort
PrinsBank
Michael and Chloe Quinn
Kevin and Joan Quinn
RBC Wealth Management
Shirley and Marshall Ringness
Charles and Sandy Roelofs
Donald and Harriet Rogenes
Sheila and Nathan Rohne
Runnings
Curtis and Marian Sampson
Jon and Linda Saunders
Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Schmidt
Mary Schnell
Bruce and Mary Schweitzer
Dr. Cindy and Mr. James Smith
Lynn and Mark Stier
Stinson Leonard Street LLP
Suburban Radiologic Consultants, LTD
S. Sweep-Ogawa
Roland and Marguerite Swenson
Ben and Megan Taatjes
Delphine and Larry Thiery
Tri4Evr Triathlon Team
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry
Jessica and Jay Vagle
Dr. and Mrs. Steven Vanderwerf
Dr. Gabrielle Vencel Olson and
Mr. Grant Olson
“
“
I work as a physical therapist because I love helping my patients improve their quality of life. It
is so awesome to experience patients achieving their goals.”
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1403
Marilee and Eric Vogel
Walmart Foundation
Walmart Store #1470, Willmar
West Central Sanitation
Westberg Eischens, PLLP
Sherry and Steve Williams
Willmar High School Volleyball
Willmar Precast Company
Willmar Rotary Club
Sandra and Michael Yost
$500 - $999
Pamela Adam
Allergy & Asthma Specialty Clinic
Mable E. Anderson
Richard Anderson
Debra J. Arnold
Anonymous Advised Fund of the
Central MN Community Foundation
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Niles L. Austvold
Baker, Tilly, Virchow, Krause, LLP
Arlene Ballard
Myron and Myra Behm
Art and Mary Behr
Melissa Bergeson
Bird Island Community United Fund, Inc.
David K. Bobzien, Jr.
Dean Boike
Dr. Kay and Patrick Breen
Debra and William Buffington
Marvin and Virginia Calvin
Stanley M. Carlson
Christianson & Associates
Carol and Harold Conradi
Jenny Iverson, P.T., Rice Rehabilitation Center
Conway, Deuth, & Schmiesing, PLLP
Rick and Norma Conway
David Monson Landscaping
Annie DeGrote
Cindy and Charles DeGrote
Dr. Kent and Stacy Donelan
Kaye and Tom Dooley
Dooley's Petroleum
James Duininck
Kristine and James Duininck
Louise Eichelberger
EideBailly Certified Public Accountants
Charles R. Erickson
Faith Lutheran Church
Bruce and Mary Felt
Wendy Ferguson
First Choice Beverage Services
Fischer Laser Eye Center
Steve and Jenna Fischer
Lois and Kevin Fladeboe
Darcy Forkrud
Dawn and Scott Fransen
Randy and Stephanie Freiborg
Jean and Todd Geselius
Green Mill
Shirley Grothe
Betty L. Haats
Stuart and Melodie Haats
Sherry Hagelstrom
Hagen Orthotics and Prosthetics, Inc.
Angelique Hall
David and Nancy Hammerschmidt
Hanson & Fonkert Dental Clinic PA
Doris Hanson
Forbes Hanson
Randy and JoNell Hanson
The Happy Sol & The Rugged Sun
Harvey Anderson & Johnson
Funeral Homes
Deborah and James Henjum
Jon and Ramona Hilleren
Holloway All School Reunion
Hormel Foods
Nancy and Duane Hultgren
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Insurance by Strehlow
Iron Warriors Motorcycle Club
Barbara and Robert Jacobson
Jake's Pizza
Julie Jerabek and Kyle Jarnagin
Dr. Margaret A. Johnson
Renee and Craig Johnson
Carol Jones
Jennifer Jongeward
Just Rite Design/Productions
Sarah Kavanagh
Kent Jacobson Trucking
Kent's Auto Body, Inc.
Elouise Klages
Mary Klenke
Chad and Angela Koosman
Isabel M. Kraemer
Pat and Nyla Kraemer
Lac Qui Parle Diabetic Association
Lakes Area Dental, Ltd.
Harvey Lange
Dr. Tom and Susan Lange
Wayne and Sharon Larson
Rodney Larson
Ronald and Kathie Linder
John and Mary Lindstrom
Lockton Companies, LLC
Nancy and Alan Loge
Betty H. Lothert
Bill Lothert
Dr. Steven and Becky Martinka
Jason and Lori Mayer
Dorothy Timm Meili
Cindy and Gary Meyer
Michael R. Gardner, D.D.S.
Mick Quinn Insurance Agency, Inc.
Midwest Outdoor Resorts
Midwest Urologic Stone Unit
Charles O. Miller
Rob Miller
Elaine Monson
Montevideo Area Community Band
Alvina Munneke
Lorna Nelson
Norway Lake Parish
Dr. Larry and Wendy Okerlund
Cindy Olson
Ralph and Eileen Olson
On-the-Run Promotions
Oral-Facial Surgery, P.A.
Orred Financial Partners Inc
Rick and Shannon Orred
Patricia and Dwight Oss
Todd and Diane Paffrath
Bonnie and Jerry Pauling
Janet and Kelly Pauling
Paynesville Area Charity Fund
Perkins Lumber Company Inc.
I enjoy meeting new people and have found that Hospice clients have so much to teach others. My hope is that I may be
able to bring some joy, peace, or help in the client’s quality of life in their final journey.”
Rita Jacobson, Rice Hospice Volunteer
Bold names indicate Tradition of Caring Members.
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Peterson Brothers Funeral Home
Plumbing & Heating of Willmar, Inc.
Charlene Podratz
Debra Podratz
Gregg Price
Dr. Matthew and Ann Putnam
Rambow
Cindy and Larry Rice
Ridgewater College
Laurice Ronholdt
RSM US LLP
Carl and Melanie Rudeen
“
Jolene and Nathan Weber
Mary Weber
Weichert Realtors
Lyle Weismantel
Marvelle and Ed Weispfennig
Wells Fargo Advisors
West Central Tribune
Debra Westerberg
Dr. Ewa Wysokinska and
Adam Blaszkiewicz
Zion Women of the ELCA Lakeland
Conference
Joseph S. Brick
Alice Brouwer
Beverly and Joel Bruse
Jacqueline and Reid Buer
Laurie and Jon Burks
Cash Wise Liquor
Center for Diagnostic Imaging
Central Tire & Auto
Kris and Corey Cervin
City Auto Glass
Sonia and Jim Collier
Crossfit Attila
Deborah and Michael Gilson
Sherry Gonzalez
The Goodness Coffee House
Dean and Judith Gosseling
Dr. Pankaj Goyal
Granite Falls Lutheran Church Women
Grape Creek Vineyards
Diane and Gary Gronseth
Doreen and Ralph Haglund
Mr. and Mrs. John Haines
Barbara C. Halvorson
Wilbur and Mary Hamann
When I first began volunteering with Rice Health Foundation it was with the Holiday Festival
Gala committee. I got involved because I wanted to meet people since I was new to the
area and the Foundation supported several good projects that were of benefit to the
community. I have continued to work with the Gala committee and in other ways over the
years because I enjoy working with the hard-working and dedicated Foundation staff and
other volunteers. It has been a pleasure to help out and it is very rewarding to know that
my efforts help give back to the community.”
Cathy Bays, Holiday Festival and Office Volunteer
Dr. Wilson and Barbara Salter
Ron and Betty Schneider
Kyle and Sandy Schow
Dr. and Mrs. Daniel C. Scott
LuAnn and Drew Sietsema
Peggy and Lee Sietsema
Nancy Skindelien
Southern Minnesota Beet
Sugar Cooperative
Dr. Shelly and Rodney Staska
Mike and Roxanne Steffl
Geneva Steinbach
Barbara and James Swenson
Kristen and Scott Thaden
Jacque and Jim Thompson
Dennis and Darlene Thorpe
Dr. Laamy Tiadjeri
Dr. James and Marilynn Tiede
Katherine and Gregory Tweten
United FCS
United Prairie Bank
Deb and Scott Van Buren
Stephanie and Shane Volk
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$250 - $499
Nicole Aleshire
Alice A. Alseth
Kenneth M. Anderson Estate
Bruce Anderson
Elaine Anderson
John and Irene Austvold
Lois and Eric Banken
Geoff Barber
Dr. Dale and Cathy Bays
Beardsley Area United Fund Drive
Tracee Beecroft
Bennett Office Technologies
Sandy and Russ Bennett
Dennis and Darlene Benson
Bethesda Women of the ELCA
Charlene M. Bloch
Judy and Roland Boll
Catherine M. Bonde
Mary Bonham
Linnae and Jay Bosch
Dean Bourne
Jody Braatz
Crow River WELCA
Rev. Beverly Crute
Cullen's Home Center
Rick and Kelley Dahle
Byron and Mari Damhof
Dr. John Merickel and Dr. Patricia D'Aquila
Bruce and Phillis DeBlieck
Karen and Daryl Deisting
Janet and Donald Dokken
Larry and Pauline Duininck
Leroy and Sandra Duininck
Dunham Associates, Inc.
Erin Elfering
Heather Elwood
Barb and David Engwall
Marlys and Michael Esterly
Emily Etterman
Everest Emergency Vehicles, Inc.
FairWinds Salon & Day Spa
Doryce Farmen
Connie Filley
Kathy and Steve Flood
Annette and Jon Fostervold
Deb Hamborg
Donald Handahl
John and Carol Hauge
Chad Haugen
Gary and Catherine Hedlof
Jessica A. Hennen
Merlin Hennen
Hennepin Theatre Trust
Robert and Carla Hines
Barb and Gordon Hjelle
Dr. Robert E. and Connie Hodapp
Donna and Al Hoffman
Dr. and Mrs. Ronald L. Holmgren
Betty and Tom Holt
Forrest Honebrink
Ronnie Ingeman
Dr. Philip and Florine Iverslie
Rebecca Iverson
Bill Joas - RBC Wealth Management
Brittany Johnson
Gwen and Robert Johnson
Judy and Dale Johnson
Bold names indicate Tradition of Caring Members.
Todd and Susie Johnson
Suzanne Keuseman
KJS Farms
Lisa Kluver
Randy and Tami Kobienia
Jane E. Kochis
Scott and Amber Kragh
Mary and Richard Lane
Jean and Curtis Larson
Steven and Nancy Lehman
Leighton Enterprises Inc
Life Link III
Deborah and Daryl Lippert
Michael P. Mattson
Sofia Mera and Luis Marin
Middle Fork Cafe
Joann Mielke
Mill Pond Mercantile
Randall and Candia Miller
Minnesota Screen Print & Embroidery, Inc.
Jennifer and Craig Miska
Jon and Marion Mitlyng
Jim and Angela Mitteness
MMIC
Melissa Mortensen
John J. Mueller
Vivian Mueller
Teri and Steve Murray
Margaret Negen
Karen and James Nelson
Riley and Jill Nelson
Eunice Noethe
Marlow and Carol Norum
Jeff and Darlene Olson
Delora A. Paradis
Keith Pattison
PAWS Floral
Jon and Sophie Pederson
Paula Pederson
Matthew K. Petersen
Natalie Phillips
Jeff Pierce
Erin Powers
Public Works Employees
Jean and Kevin Raatz
A. Ranae Rahn
Janae Rambow
Raymond James Financial Services, Inc.
Pauline and Dan Reigstad
Matt and Pam Reinertson
Rice Home Medical Employees
Joyce J. Rhode
Kevin Ricker
DeAlton and Donna Rime
Tony and Susan Rime
Ronna Roelofs
Richard and Challis Ronning
Ross G. Olness DDS PLLC
Joyce and Merle Rupp
Dr. J. Michael and Margaret Ryan
Samah Home Health Care
Craig and Lori Schellberg
Kenneth and Jane Schleusner
Wanda and Keith Seidler
Dr. John and Mary Seifert
Senior Citizen Center
Stephanie and Alvin Sjoberg
Bruce Skogrand
Dr. Tod and Lori Speer
Judge and Mrs. Donald Spilseth
Vicki Stenmark
Gayne and Marvelle Stone
Norm and Betty Strehlow
Surly Brewing Company
Elizabeth Swanson
Jim and Pam Thorpe
Michael and Sheila Tolbert
TPI Hospitality
Thomas and Vicky Traen
Tree-n-Turf
Dr. Kevin and Sandi Unger
Andrew and Brittany VanDerBill
Jane Vanderkooi
Kathy Vogelpohl
Doug Wallen
Marlys Walter
Sharlene Wangen
Harold and Ardis Westhoff
Willmar School District Athletic Department
Willmar Stingers
Joy Wohlin
Jan Wrase
Amanda Wreede
Chelsey Zondervan
$100 - $249
Melissa and Mike Aaker
Nici and Todd Ahrenholz
Roger and Mary Ahrenholz
Alex Rubbish & Recycling, Inc
Mary K. Allen
Jeffrey and Marianne Allinder
Almond Township Fund
Nancy Alstead
American Legion Campbell-Williams
Post No. 258
American Solutions for Business
Ann and Duaine Amundson
Amanda Anderson
John and Gwynne Anderson
Robert and Linda Anderson
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne A. Anderson
David and Susan Anfinson
Gwen and Gary Anfinson
Edward Arndorfer
Sherilyn and Edward Arndorfer
Augustana Lutheran Church Women ELCA
Gail and Mike Aus
Brooke and Kelly Baeth
Baker Graphics
Janice Baker
Kitty Baltos, Michele Hertwig,
Laurie Tennennessen, and Liz Calpas
Carole and Lyle Banta
Alice Barker
Susan and Scott Barney
Shannon Barrett
Janice Baukol
John and Megan Beaver
Harvey Beavers
Jack and Caryn Behr
Donna and Earl Behrends
Jed Bendix
Andrew and Jean Berg
Donald and Patricia Berg
Katie Berg
Bethesda Health & Housing
Angie and David Beyerl
Big Bend WELCA
Big Kahuna
Lana Bjork
“
Supporting Rice Memorial Hospital with financial gifts and volunteer time is
important to me. I want to give back as a retiree who thoroughly enjoyed my
healthcare career, and I believe a community hospital is vital for the well-being of
our area residents. Support for valuable services, excellent
staff and latest medical technology is an investment I never
question. It’s a Win-Win decision! Patients are assured
they have local medical care in our rural area, and the
essential hospital employees have a working environment
and necessary resources to serve with excellence.”
Andrea Carruthers, Rice Memorial Hospital Board
Scott and Karla Bjorndal
James R. Bode
Ed and Sandy Boehne
Greg and Cheryl Bonnema
Stanley and Wilma Boonstra
Lynn and Janet Borchardt
Border States Industries, Inc
Borgerding Management LLC
George and Shirley Borgerding
Darlene E. Bratberg
Brian and Susan Brewer
Rosemary Brown
James Bruggers
Dr. and Mrs. Glenn C. Buchanan
Laura J. Buckley
Kjersten Buesing
Gaylon Bulthuis
Doug and Loni Bultman
Lee and Susan Cafferty
Howard J. Carlsen
David Carlson
Dr. Kenneth and Lorelei Carter
Mary Catherwood and David C. Moody
Central Minnesota Federal Credit
Amber Chevalier
Cory Christensen
Shari Christiansen
City of Willmar
Diane and Daniel Clarke
Clinton Combined Fund Drive
John and Sharon Cola
Jeffrey and Sherry Colehour
Nanette and Bruce Coleman
and Nate Merkel
Mary Ellen Collins
Coop's Corner
Corneil-Elkjer Agency
Coterie Study Club
George Couleur
Country Stop "C" Store
Betty A. Croonquist
Peggy Crosby
Kathy Cruze
Robert and Lois Dahl
Dorothy Dalquist
H. David and Martha Dalquist
John and Cindy Dean
Mary Jo and Joseph deCathelineau
Mae DeGrote
Dennis J. Dilley
Diann Dirksen
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Dobbs
Colleen Dold
Dorothy A. Olson Aquatic Center
Doug's Electric
Pam Doyle
Judie and Ken Dunlop
Dr. Leah Dvorak and Cory Dingels
Peggy and Luther Dykema
Eagle Creek Golf Club
East Norway Lake ELCW
Ebenezer Lutheran Church of Kandiyohi
Edina Realty Home Services
Fanchon and Mervin Ellwood
Bold names indicate Tradition of Caring Members.
Elmquist Jewelers
Wayne and Lynette Emberland
Diane Engel
Lois and Loren Engelby
Glenn Erickson
Tina and David Erpenbach
Mary and Todd Faiman
Fenstra Real Estate, Inc.
Pat and Guy Fernholz
First English Lutheran Church
First English Lutheran Women
First Lutheran Church of Norway Lake
WELCA
First Presbyterian Church
Melburne Fjerkenstad
Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth, P.L.C. /
Attorneys at Law
Jeffery and Melissa Flood
Elisa K. Fokken
Judy Foley
Drs. Jodi Fonkert and Mike Hanson
Mae Forstrom
Foster Township United Fund
Rev. and Mrs. Robert Friedrich
Gamblers Anonymous
Sarah Garberich
Steve and Kelly Gardner
Garfield Lutheran Women
Gary L. Hern Agency
Jim and Pam Gauer
Jerry and Jeanette Gault
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“
Rice Hospital contributes daily to the needs and well-being of Willmar and regional residents. Over the years, we have been
happy to contribute to the Rice Health Foundation as it seeks to enhance the important work of the hospital. In recent
years, that has included the growth of the Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit, the construction of the Rice Rehabilitation
Center and the soon to be completed Outdoor Therapy Park.”
Joan and Kevin Quinn
Mr. Stephen and MaryAnn Gerberding
Roger and Barbara Giese
Deborah and Thomas Gillis
Glacial Plains
Glasswerks, Inc.
JoAnne Glimsdal
Paula Gorman
Gossman Pottery
LaVaughn L. Govig
Grace Lutheran Church Women
Charles and Karen Grams
Green Lake Liquors, Inc.
Green Lake Luthern WMS
Frances F. Green
Kristin and Brice Greene
Larry and Pat Groen
Marjorie J. Groen
Doug and Karen Gronholz
LaVonne Gronli
Stacy and Keith Grothem
Ron and Colette Grussing
Kristin A. Gulbrandsen
Lois A. Gulbrandsen
Dean D. Gustafson
Elaine Haakenson
Linda and Lowell Haff
Anita L. Hagen
Helen Haggarty
Robert and Dona Haines
Bert and Julie Hansen
Hanson & Dahl Funeral Home, Inc.
Michelle and Bradly Hanson
Bill and Pam Harrington
Evaline and Paul Hatjistilianos
Haug Implement Company
Donald and Caryl Haug
Mr. and Mrs. Paal Haug
Helen L. Hawkinson
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Jim and Mary Hawkinson
Ann Hawley
Pamela and Jim Hebrink
Wayne and Delores Hebrink
Donald and Mary Hegreberg
Mike S. Heideman
Keith Hein
Jonelle and Roger Heinen
Carol J. Heitke
Henning-Erickson Auxiliary
Elaine Henry
Jane and John Hess
Suzanne Hess
James Hilden
Eric and Nicole Hjelden
Dean and Cheryl Holien
Mamie Holm
Hope Presbyterian Church
Hospice Education Institute, Inc.
Mary Hovland
Morris Howland
Ralph Huisinga
Kenneth Hults
Stacy Hurley
Raymond and Betty Hyser
Immedia, Inc.
Impact Innovations
Michelle Iverslie
Bruce Iverson
Dallas and Norma Iverson
Jake's Pizza
Barbara and Gregory Janssen
Dr. Robin and Betsy Javaherian
Cordella and Lynn Jeremiason
Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches
Johnny O'Neil's
Bruce and Karen Johnson,
and Nancy Larson
Dorothy and Gene Johnson
Gale Johnson
DeeDee Johnson
Harlie D. Johnson
Janet S. Johnson
Kathy A. Johnson
Kim C. Johnson
Marjorie and Gregory Johnson
Penny H. M. Johnson
Roberta and Richard Johnson
Steven and Deborah Johnson
Timothy and Cheryl Johnson
Tracy and Tom Johnson
Willis and Arlyss Johnson
Robert and Patricia Jorgenson
Iris Kaihoi
Dr. Robert and Patricia Kaiser
Kandiyohi Abstract & Title Co.
Kandiyohi County Recycling Center
Inez Kashmark
Verna Kelly
Kerkhoven Lions Club
Kerkhoven Lutheran WELCA
Kathryn Kessler
Shirley E. Kidd
Jeffery and Darla Kimpling
Kiwanis International IT Team
Sherris and Michael Klaers
Randy and Debra Klein
Todd and Renae Kleinhuizen
Gretchen and Keith Kleinsasser
Bonita L. Kluver
Kathy and Dale Knoshal
Beverly Knudsen
Diane M. Koch
Kojetin Farms, LLC
Janice F. Kositzky
Marlin and Betty Kroona
Deborah and Paul Krueger
Bruce Krupke
LaVonne Kubesh
Kviteseid Lutheran Church Helping Hands
KXRA Staff
Mark and Barbara LaBarre
Ramona C. Lackore
David and Ardys Lais
Lake Region Bank, New London
Helen Langager
James Langmo
Larcom Construction, LLC
Marion Larsen
Barb and Ron Larson
Kay, Larry, and Brandon Larson
Kim and Deborah Larson
Myron Larson
Sandra Larson
Thomas and Barbara Larson
Wilbur and Virginia Latham
Carol Laumer
Laura Jill Photography
Juanita and David Lauritsen
Viola LaVoie
Thomas Lehman
Gordon and Deb Lindblad
Jan and Doug Lindblad
John and Diane Linden
Lowell Lindgren
Judy and Larry Lindor
Karen and Mike Lindquist
Britney Lingl
Molly and Jesse Lippert
Jim Loehr
Mary Lonneman
Donn and Alonah Lorenz
Lovely Lashes
Dean and Mariette Lovold
Bold names indicate Tradition of Caring Members.
June Luepke
Gretchen S. Luther
Steven and Leslie Lykins
Brian R. Mahn
Don and Roxanne Maiers
Judith Maiers
Mailbox Savings
Kirk and Rae Malcolm
Luther Malmgren
Mamrelund Lutheran Church / WELCA
Melissa and Lyle Mangen
Jill and Bob Marcus
Dr. Scott and Sara Martinka
Robert and Linda Mathiasen
Kay and Len Matthys
Philip Maus
Lisa McBrian
Donald and June McGrath
Lowell and Betty Melbye
Kelly and Michael Mertens
Jonathan and Danielle Mikkelson
Karla and Gary Mikkelson
Joanne and Dennis Milham
Elaine Miller
Dr. and Mrs. Lucio R. Minces
Calvin and Diane Miner
Minnesota Agricultural Aircraft Association
Larry and Carol N. Monnens
Mr. B. Chocolatier Chocolates Company, Inc.
Nicole M. Muder
Amy J. Mugge
Evelyn M. Mulder
Briana L. Mumme
Ellen Munsterman
David Myhre
Dennis and Ruthanne Neeser
Laurie and Wayne Nelson
Lois M. Nelson
Wayne and Linda Nelson
Heather and Justin Nett
Phyllis M. Neudecker
Ronald and Carlyn Nordby
Nordland Lutheran Church Women
Normania Township Rural Charities
James and Karen Norsten
Ralph and Syrie Officer
Jeanne Olberding
Aaron W. Olson
Bruce and Carolyn Olson
Marge Orsten
Ortonville Area Health Services
“
Beth A. Piepenburg
Julie and Joel Piepenburg
Agnes Plumhoff
Jeanne and Raymond Poage
Carolyn and Larry Poe
Posen Township Rural Charities
Randall and Beverly Pothen
Patricia and Roger Power
Premium Waters Inc.
Pro-Tainer
Barbara Prow
Cary and Karen Radisewitz
Marlene Radunz
Rob and Kathy Randall
Barbara and David Ree
R. Lenore and J. Ramsey Schaffnit
Sandra and John Schlagel
Linda S. Schlieman
Jerome and Elaine Schliep
Dorothy Schloendorf
Donald and Sharon Schneider
Karen Schneider
Lori and Tom Schneider
JoAnn Schnitzler
Wayne and Ethel Schoon
Kurt and Kim Schow
William and Nancy Schuller
Joyce Schultz
Pamela and Patrick Schwab
Schwieters Chevrolet
When I was eighteen, my dad, a kind and giving man,
battled with esophageal cancer and lost. Going through
that journey with him, I knew I wanted to be a nurse and
help others after others had helped my family so greatly.
Helping people through their health battles satisfies my
desire to give back.”
Elly Stock, RN, Rice Memorial Hospital
Betty Osborne
Jerry Osteraas, Jr.
Otrey Community Fund
Our Saviors Lutheran Church
Our Saviors of Baxter Lutheran
Church Women
Paffrath & Son Diamond Jewelers
The Paint Spot
Lisa and Douglas Pastian
Bill and Deb Paterson
Marie and Steven Payne
Marlys Pearson
Arlene and Roy Pedersen
Amanda and Erik Pehrson
Dr. Jennifer Pesola and
Mr. Troy Engebretson
Barbara and Delton Petersen
Junell and Vernon Petersen
Jeannie and Dean Peterson
Kristi and Gary Peterson
Ann and Thomas Phillips
Richard Reitsma
Steven and Dawn Renquist
Paul Reuss
Rice Rehabilitation Department
Brad and Debra Rice
David and Christa Rivers
Rock Valle Women ELCA
Leona Roelofs
Lori Roelofs
John E. Rubis
Darrell and Peggy Ruch
Lisa and James Rudnick
Dean Rudningen
RWF Enterprises Inc.
Mae and Gordy Ryks
Karen and Scott Samuelson
Ronald Samuelson
Eleanor Sandquist
Kris Sandstrom
Saputo
Agnes Savoie
Marjorie Sebey
Sandy and Paul Sebring
Terry and Lois Shaw
Joyce Sheldon
Dr. William and Mary Shimp
Laura and Dave Sisser
Eunice Y. Skeie
Dr. John and Rachel Skretvedt
Clyde and Tamara Slagter
Matt and Jennifer Slinden
Slumberland
Alan J. Smith
Fran and Rachel Smith
Rachel and Timothy Smith
Marcia Solbrack
Nancy Somers
Carol Somerville
Lynnette M. Sommers
Milton Sommers
Timothy Sondag
Connie and Greg Spartz
John and Jean Spaulding
Spicer Castle Inn
St. Anthony & St. Monica Council
St. John's Lutheran Church Women
of the ELCA
Stacy's Nursery
Bruce Stahnke, Deb Shriver and family
Joyce and Rolf Standfuss
Angie Staut
David and Catharine Stead
Allen and Leanne Stoeckman
Lois Stoehr
Eric and Lisa Streed
Kathy and Steven Strom
Sunburg Car Club, The Trolls
Grayson and Karen Swalin
Marlys I. Swam
Alan Swennes
Duane and Kathy Swensen
Dean and Paula Swenson
DuWayne Swenson
Robert and Marlys Swigerd
Jeff Tanner
Jean Tapia and Mary Jo Selden
Claire Taylor-Schiller
Joyce Tebben
Howard J. Tengwall
Linda Thiesen
Elaine M. Thole
Louise Thoma
Amanda and Matthew Thompson
Chelsey Thompson
Shannon Thompson
Sylvia A. Thompson
Jerilyn Thorne
Robert and Joanne Thurston
Donald Tiegs
Karla and Robert Tinklenberg
Paula and Tom Tobin
Julie and Dan Tollefson
Barbara J. Tomlinson
Trinity Lutheran Church WELCA
Trinity Lutheran of Havelock Ladies Aid
Tripolis Women of ELCA
United Minnesota Bank
United Presbyterian Women
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John and Verna VanderKooi
Lois and Neil Vanderkooi
Ruth A. Vanderkooi
Susan Vanderpool
Peggy L. Verkinderen
Dr. Amber and Steve Vick
James and Kathryn Vigliaturo
Merlin and Marlene Wallin
Tiffany Walz and John Rubischko
Craig Wasik
Mary and Randy Watkins
Robert D. Watkins
Beverly and Dennis Weflen
Maureen and Stephen Weitzel
Susan Wells
Brad Welsh
Gary and Sue Wennerberg
Marguerite and Gary Wescott
Irene Whitmyre
Wick's Meat Shoppe, Inc.
Willmar Bus Service
Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce
Willmar Sertoma Club
Wing-Bain Funeral Home
Dr. Steven and Mary Winther
Carlene Wittnebel
Shelly and Gordon Woltjer
Wood Lake Township Rural Charities
YMCA
Carolyn and Coleman Yungerberg
Patrice and Bob Zangs
Grace Zeller
Kathleen Zimmer
Ginny Zimmerman
Jana Zimmerman and Pete Behrens
Zion Women of the ELCA
Zniewski Funeral Homes
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